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4538 TJ

2011 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,696 mi
Last recorded60,696 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4538 TJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 60,696 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 58,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front buses both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,191 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,127 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 29,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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4538 TJ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4538 TJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4538 TJ registered?

4538 TJ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 January 2011.

Is 4538 TJ safe to buy?

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